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In this issue: december 2015 Run for Safety Photos page 6 page 8 High School Q&A Chyanna Bernier from Central Valley Thank you to outgoing board members. Welcome incoming members! Annual Meeting Roadrunner Banquet Save the Date page 7 Mileage and Marathon Awards page 9 PLUS Awesome Stuff page 13 2016 Membership Form page 15 1,000 Miles (Part 4) Dorothy Massinger page 9

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In this issue:

december 2015

Run for SafetyPhotos

page 6 page 8

High School Q&AChyanna Bernier

from Central Valley

Thank you to outgoing board members.Welcome incoming members!

AnnualMeeting

Roadrunner Banquet Save the Date page 7Mileage and Marathon Awards page 9

PLUSAwesome Stuff page 132016 Membership Form page 15

1,000 Miles (Part 4)

Dorothy Massinger

page 9

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PresidentSybil Johnson

Vice Presidents

Administration & FinanceSarah Elleman

Activities & EventsMike Kessler

SecretaryMelanie Crisino

TreasurerTom Joslin

Board MembersDan Alder

Sandy ArcuriCory Battles

Anne Marie Latshaw Jim Moragne

Stephanie StarkJeremy West

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Editor: Michelle [email protected]

Utica RoadrunnersBoard of Directors

2015December

One of our favorite shots of the year! Dorothy Massinger

celebrates her Philly Half Marathon finish at Lambda Chi

Alpha at Drexel (her husband Al’s old fraternity!)

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President’s Message

‘Tis the season to be jolly… Well, I for one am feeling happy about the Holidays. How about

you? December 2015 is kind of quiet for the Club. We have some new Board members –

JoAnn Willcox, Wayne Murphy, and George Searles. Welcome! That means officers will be

changing for the Board of Directors, but that will not happen until the Business Meeting on

the 14th. I will send out an announcement to let you know who is in the lineup. If we figure

out committee heads and race directors at that time, I will include that list too. The dues and

insurance that we pay to the RRCA has to be paid at this time. We have no special events

unless a Christmas party suddenly pops up. I wonder how many members would show up

for an impromptu Holiday Happy Hour. That could be fun. We wouldn’t need a huge bar.

500+ members, but about 15 to 20 might show up. Hmmmmm, I will let you know.

The Annual Meeting at the Brewery was a good time. There were 32 of our 580 members

in attendance. That’s about the usual number. We started out with beverages and some

pizza and then moved into the meeting phase. I liked the way Mike Kessler changed things

around a bit with asking what our vision was for the Club’s future. Some of the comments

included: We should have social engagements without a Board Meeting. We should host

runs from member homes either on Sunday mornings and/or Thursday evenings. Some

Themed Runs might be fun. Locations, times, etc., will be discussed at the Business Meeting

on the 14th. Business meetings are always open to the membership. They are held at our

house, 125 Forrest St., just outside of North Utica in Deerfield.

What’s up with this black rectangle? Well, it is what

a driver sees if you are not wearing reflective or light

colored clothing at this time of the year. I guess some

runners/walkers feel rather indestructible in their

black and dark color clothes. Some must feel safe

because they are in ‘the neighborhood.’ We have

a woman on our streets who not only wears all black;

she is usually running wih traffic. Yikes!

I was going to direct you to check out the Race Calendar on the website for the traditional

Decembers runs, but there are none listed. It is funny how we had many more race listings

when I did all of the typing for the entries. Now that the race directors are supposed do the

job, they don’t! I hope that more events are posted on the 2016 race calendar. Jerry Tylutki

proofs all of that information for us. Thank You. And anyway, the Miles for Meals in Rome

is usually the first Saturday and the Jingle Bell Run is the second weekend of the month,

I think.

Just one Club history thought. When the Club was brand new, we were the Utica YMCA

Roadrunners. The guys (they did not include women in 1975) had a Track Ladder. That

meant that they would run around the track in the Y and keep track of their mileage. 28

times around that track gave you a mile. Talk about dizzying! The first Track Ladder included:

Bob Carlson, Gerry Spazani, Lou Bianco, Mike White, Mike Kelly (from England), Vinny

Zumbo, John Paul, Tom Clark, Peter Molesky, Bruce Scavo, Dennis Wilcox, Steve Walthall,

New board members:

George Searles and JoAnn Willcox

(missing: Wayne Murphy)

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Help Kids Fall in Love with RunningLetter from the Editor

Deondre coming up for the win at the CNY Veteran’s Outreach Center’s Veterans Day 5K. Photo from: Observer Dispatch

I keep telling my son, Deondre, that “while your friends are still sleeping,

you’re out here doing awesome things!” And by awesome things, of course,

I mean running road races.

On Veteran’s Day a couple weeks ago (a Wednesday - very interesting day for

a race, but just over 40 people sure didn’t mind!) Deondre cruised to a first

place finish at the CNY Veterans Outreach Center’s first Veteran’s Day 5K.

It was a small field and he didn’t run his fastest, but it made it well worth

getting out of bed that day!

I’m hoping that by involving him in races now at age 14 it will instill a habit

of partaking, of good health and exercise and of trying harder in life. (If

you’re friends with me on Facebook, no doubt you’ve seen me throw out the

hashtag #TryHarder quite a bit - it’s our family mantra.) Too often I see run-

ning used with young people as punishment (i.e. “You’re late! You owe me ten

laps!”) I’ve seen some kids fall into a loathing relationship with running and

it’s so unfortunate. We all know the benefits running can provide for us - one

HUGE one for me is that you don’t have to be the MOST athletic person in the

room to be a runner. If you get out and RUN any distance at any speed, you’re

a runner. That’s a great lesson for kids to embrace. Just get out there!

Have a wonderful holiday. My crew and I will be training throughout the

winter for the Syracuse Half, so I’m sure I’ll see you all out there!

Upcoming Race

Jim Rice, and Jim Smith. For what I know, the bold names are still around the area. The rest, I

am not sure. In ’76, when women were allowed in the Club, we joined the guys on the track,

but not on the sacred ladder. That track had to be the craziest way to get your miles. Thank

goodness we went outside for the most part after I joined.

Talking about miles reminded me that you have to remember to send your mileage to Jim

Moragne [email protected] right after the 31st. For those of you who are approach-

ing 1,000 miles, get moving and Good Luck. Don’t get injured.

I received an email that might be of interest. There is a product called the High Performance

Graduated Compression Calf Sleeve. The producer of this sleeve says we can have our logo

on this item and there is a discount for large orders. Any interest? Let me know. When we

have a new Merchandise Director, we just might expand our offerings.

Happy Holidays! And, remember… BE CAREFUL OUT THERE!

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Annual Meeting NoticeMonday, November 9 and the F.X. Matt Brewery

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Chyanna BernierH.S.ATHLETE

Q&A

continued

School: Central Valley Academy

Grade: 12

When did you begin running? I began running cross country in 7th grade for the Ilion modified team.

What inspired you to start? Back when I was in 6th grade my friend talked me into join-ing modified cross country. I was skeptical about it at first but I look back now and am so thankful to her for pushing me out of my comfort zone.

What distance(s)/event(s) do you compete in?I only run the 5k distance in cross country and participate in some road races. I recently just participated in the Turkey Trot and I am donating the turkey I won to the Rescue Mission in Utica.

What have been your biggest running accomplishments so far?One of my biggest accomplishments personally this year was breaking into the low 19s for a 5k race. I was also the first girl for CVA cross country to have the opportunity to go to states but sadly was a runner short of qualifying.

Do you do any other sports aside from track? This spring I will be trying out for the golf team. This will be my first time trying out for that sport. I have tried many sports through the years but none of them have stuck with me like cross country has.

What does the future hold for you and running?I’m excited to be trying indoor track this year for my first time. I will be continuing cross country in college and hopefully start participating in marathons. After college, running will always be a part of my life and I will try to take part in as many road races as possible. I have thought about one day, hopefully being fortunate enough to become a cross country coach.

Have you received any special awards/recognitions or broke any school records? Back in modified I beat the girls course record time with 10 minutes flat. This year in cross country I was shocked that I beat our girls’ varsity course record with 21:11 and then beat my own record with 20:28.

What piece of gear can you not live without? During Cross country season I can’t go without my watch, I feel naked without it.

What is your favorite food to eat after a meet? An apple after a race tastes like a piece of heaven to me. I always bring my own sliced apple because of my braces. My all time favorite food the morning after a race would have to be pancakes. I really would love to participate in a pancake eating competition one day to see how many I could eat.

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Roadrunner BanquetSaturday, February 27, 2016

Harts Hill Inn

A favorite event of the Roadrunners!Join us for food, awards, presentation

of the 1,000 mile red jackets and a celebration of another great

season of running!

Save the Date!

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When you’re NOT running, what can we find you doing in your spare time? When I’m not running I’m usually hanging out with my group of friends or spending time with family. I also travel a little bit with family and go camping and hiking. For my birthday my friends and I hiked up to the local falls and camped out overnight. Recently my family and I went to see the Niagara Falls, which was beautiful. We camped nearby at a lake, and the sky over the water was gorgeous. In a couple weeks we are taking a bus trip down to New York City for my first time. I am very excited to see the city all lit up for Christmas.

What other activities are you involved with at school? I am involved in ecology club, outdoor adventure club and book club. I also volunteer for concession stands at sporting events.

What movie could you watch over and over again? For the past couple years, my favorite movie would have to be Zombieland but, ever since I was little I could always watch Scooby Doo over and over again. Now I have my niece and nephew watching it with me every time they come over. We buy Scooby Doo snacks so we can eat them together while we watch it.

Do you have any pets? Yes, I have 3 dogs. I have a Maltese named Kibbles, a Lhasa Apso named Molly, and a white Siberian husky named Bella with gorgeous baby blue eyes. We always compare kibbles to a grumpy old man, always doing his own thing but will come to you when he wants attention. Molly is the most loveable dog you will ever meet, she always need to be cuddling or touching you in some way. Bella is a big dog but still just a puppy. She has so much energy and is super cuddly but is always getting into trouble.

What is your running mantra?I have a few running mantras that I never realized I had until I thought about this question. When the gun goes off at the start of the race, I immediately think to myself “get out, don’t get stuck behind the

pack”. Every time I come to a hill during a race I keep my eyes down instead of looking forward. This makes it seem to go by faster and less intimidating. My biggest mantra would have to be remembering what one of my coaches said to me “your mind will try to give up way before your body will”. This has always pushed me to give it my all during a race.

Start thinking about who

you’d like to nominate

for this year’s awards!

• Distinguished Service

• Volunteer of the Year

• Inspiration Award

• Hall of Fame Award

• Training/Volunteer Award

• Roadrunner of the Year

• Most Improved Runner

• Distinguished Roadrunner

Supporter

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Run for Safetyat Masonic Care Community, November 24, 2015

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My Pursuit of a Red Jacket (Part 4)

1000MILES

by Dorothy Massinger

November 24, 2015…at the UR Wonderland of Lights Run, while running with some amazing

RoadRunner friends, I met the qualifications for earning a UR Red Jacket: 1,000 miles and 10

volunteer points! I applaud anyone who can run 1000 miles in one year. It takes time, dedica-

tion, physical ability and record keeping skills, to say the least. I’m so proud to be part of the

1000 mile club.

But what may be harder to achieve than running 1000 miles, is putting in the volunteer points.

Running is an individual activity: it’s you, your running shoes, and the pavement. But volun-

teering takes a different kind of planning, and sometimes you have to step out of your comfort

zone. It’s the “passing the torch” part of running. It’s looking for ways to reach out to others -

either to introduce them to the sport or to encourage those that are already taking part in it to

continue, to improve, or to challenge themselves.

When you decide to volunteer, there is always the feeling: “Do they really need me?” “Can I help

or will I just be in the way?”, “What am I supposed to do?” and the big question “Will I fit in?”

And that’s when it could feel like high school all over again. But as you start to get to know

the other UR members, you start to make friends and begin to look forward to the next time.

This year I volunteered for the Boilermaker Training Program, the Heart Run & Walk Expo, the

Developmental Runs, and the Boilermaker Expo. The best part of it was the people I met.

The Utica Roadrunners are a diverse and dedicated group of marathon runners, 5-K runners,

people that don’t race but run for health and fitness, and those that don’t run. Utica Roadrun-

ners that put in 30 hours of volunteering a single year can earn an “Extra Mile”

Red Jacket without logging in the

1000 miles. There is lot of good infor-

mation about the point program in

our UR Handbook.

So, volunteer for an event. And if you’re

told that they have it covered, then

ask when you can volunteer again. Tell

them you want a Red Jacket. Tell them

you want a job to do. Then show up

wearing your favorite UR or running

shirt and start getting some points.

I think a UR Red Jacket will look really

nice on you, too.

*Remember! Contributing an article or two or three to SpliTimescounts towards your volunteer points! (Hint, hint...)Email [email protected] to get something going!

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Call for Utica Roadrunners’ 2015 Mileage and Marathon Awards

It’s time for Utica Roadrunners members to submit mileage

and race information for awards to be presented at the annual

Awards banquet on February 27, 2016. This includes data about

annual running mileage and volunteer work for the Red Jackets

and chevrons as well as specifically any marathons or ultras run

by the club members. Reports must be submitted by January

15, 2016. Dues for the year must also be paid by January 31st

for award eligibility as a member in good standing. All reports

should be submitted to Jim Moragne at jimmoragne@gmail.

com or mailed to him at 63 Falcon Trail, Pittsford, NY 14534.the

address on the reporting form. The form follows this article and

is available on the club’s webpage at www.uticaroadrunners.org.

Important: For the 1000 Mile Club Jacket (1000 miles and

10 volunteer points) Award, you must have accumulated at

least 10 volunteer points in helping the club. These points can

be accumulated across several years and not necessarily have

been earned all in 2015 (unlike the miles, all of which had to be

run in 2015). For the Extra Mile Club Jacket Award, you must

have earned 30 volunteer points and they must all be earned in

calendar year 2015. The point chart is at the end of this article.

Chevrons: Members of the 1000 Mile Club who complete 1000

miles or more during a subsequent calendar year after earning

their jacket will receive mileage chevrons that may be sewn on

their jacket sleeve. Chevrons are awarded in 100 mile incre-

ments from 1000 to 2000 miles, and in 500 mile increments

above 2000 miles. Mileage totals are rounded down (i.e. 1,378

miles will result in a 1,300 mile chevron).

Marathon/Ultra Patches: A marathon or ultra patch is awarded

to any club member who completes an organized marathon or

ultra race. This patch is worn on the club jacket under the RRCA

insignia. Stars are awarded that can be attached to the patch

to indicate several completed marathons or ultras: Blue Star 5

completed; Red Star 10 completed. Marathon/Ultra information

including name, date and location of the race; completion time,

place, and any awards received should be reported.

There will be a separate email in January asking for nomina-

tions to the club’s various named awards. For now, we just need

your mileage and marathons, as well as volunteer points for the

Red Jacket Awards. Please send questions to Jim Moragne at

[email protected].

Points: One point may be earned for each two-hour time com-

mitment. The maximum number of points per event is 5, with

the exception of the Boilermaker Training Program and the

Development Runs which each has a maximum of 10. Points

may be earned for:

Board of Directors and Similar

1. Serving on the Board of Directors as an officer: 30 points

2. Serving on the Board of Directors non-officer: 20 points

3. Membership Chair: 20 points

4. Merchandise Chair: 20 points

Director of Club race or training program: 20 points (In-

cludes Falling Leaves, Summer Sizzle, SOS, BTP, Development Runs)

Director of Club event (non-race/training) or ongoing project:

20 points (Includes Holiday Party, Awards Party & Committee,

SpliTimes Editor, Webmaster, SOS Project, Grand Prix)

Committee Chair of club race or training program:

10 pointss (Includes Falling Leaves, Summer Sizzle, SOS,

BTP, Development Runs; plus organizer of Run for Hunger,

Wonderland of Lights, and similar)

Committee Chair of club event (non-race/training) or

special committee: 10 points (Includes Awards Committee,

Scholarship Committee, Social Chairperson)

Unique: Hosting a Breakfast Run, Thursday Night Run or the

like: 10 points; Racing team captain: 10 points; Racing team

member: 1 point per race start with team scoring

Writing a regular column for SpliTimes: 10 points

Proof Reading monthly SpliTimes: 10 points

Writing a single article for SpliTimes: 2 points

General volunteer for a single race or training event:

1 point (this includes volunteering for SOS, Falling Leaves,

Summer Sizzle, HOF, Run for Hunger, a single Dev. Run, or a

single BTP training event)

General volunteer for other club events and committees

(non-race/training): 1 point (this includes Holiday Party;

Club booth at Heart Run or Boilermaker Expo; Scholarship

Committee member other than chairperson)

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Utica Roadrunners Personal Mileage and Race Record for 2015 NAME: _______________________________________________ Date Race Distance Time PR? Place/Award

Total Miles Run in 2015: __________ Total Miles Run as a Utica Roadrunner: _____________ Personal Volunteer Information for Red Jackets (Check all that apply): __Host Thursday Night Run Club __Falling Leaves __S.O.S. Race __Summer Sizzle __Developmental Runs __Club Board Member __Club Social Event __Club Officer __Boilermaker Packets __Club Committee Head __Thanksgiving Run __SpliTimes Article __Club Race Director __Hall of Fame Races __Other (list: _______________) Please return this form (no later than January 15, 2016) to: Jim Moragne – URR Mileage Info, 63 Falcon Trail, Pittsford, NY 14534 or email it to Jim at [email protected].

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Run for HungerThanksgiving Day, November 26, 2015

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Awesome Stuff

He started the NYC Marathon with the big dogs

Writer Matthew Futterman convinced the

New York Road Runners to let him impersonate the

fastest men and women in the NY City Marathon

by starting the race with them and keeping

up with them for exactly... well, read on!

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Who We Are The goal of the Utica Roadrunners is to promote health and fitness through running programs. Many members participate in other sports as well as our various club social activities. We are actively seeking to expand our membership and activities to further promote the sport of running in our community. We are a diverse group of people who enjoy running. We run on roads, trails, and on the track. We run in races, for training, and for fun. We run monthly, weekly and daily. We run from one to over 100 miles per week. Our mile paces range from five to fifteen minutes. We range in age from one to ninety. Our membership includes a variety of people, from teachers and students to technicians and tradesmen. Club Benefits You will receive SPLITIMES, our club newsletter full of articles on club news, injuries, nutrition, profiles and events. A race calendar listing local and national races is also included. A popular club benefit is the goal inspiring distinctive red jacket that you may receive after your first calendar year with 1,000 miles and/or some volunteer activity. Members get a discounted entry fee into club races and free entry in the Development Runs.

2016 Membership Renewal or New Member (circle one)

Last Name (please print):______________________________ First Name: ____________________ Mailing Address: ___________________________________________________________________ E-mail address: ___________________________________________________________________ Primary Phone: ____________________ DOB: __________ Gender (M/F): ____ Development Run Number (if known):_______

Additional Renewal or New Member (circle one)

Last Name (please print):______________________________ First Name: ____________________ E-mail address: ___________________________________________________________________ Primary Phone: ____________________ DOB: __________ Gender (M/F): ____ Development Run Number (if known):_______

Additional Renewal or New Member (circle one)

Last Name (please print):______________________________ First Name: ____________________ E-mail address: ___________________________________________________________________ Primary Phone: ____________________ DOB: __________ Gender (M/F): ____ Development Run Number (if known):_______

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Annual dues are $10 for anyone under 18, $20 for an individual, $25 for two people sharing the same address and $30 for a family of 3 or 4 sharing the same address. For new families only, there’s an additional fee of $2 for each family member after 4 members. Use second form for additional family members.

Mail the completed form and check to: Utica Roadrunners, P. O. Box 4141, Utica, NY 13504.

Club Membership Application Waiver (application will not be accepted without signatures of all persons on this form, or that of their parent/guardian if under 18 years of age)

I agree that I am a member of the Utica Roadrunners, and I know that running in and volunteering for organized group runs, social events, and races with this club are potentially hazardous activities, which could cause injury or death. I will not participate in any club organized events, group training runs or social events, unless I am medically able and properly trained, and by my signature, I certify that I am medically able to perform all activities associated with the club and am in good health, and I am properly trained. I agree to abide by all rules established by the club, including the right of any official to deny or suspend my participation for any reason whatsoever. I attest that I have read the rules of the club and agree to abide by them. By signing this waiver, I agree to follow the club’s member code of conduct as well. I assume all risks associated with being a member of this club and participating in club activities which may include: falls, contact with other participants, the effects of the weather, including high heat and/or humidity, traffic and the conditions of the road, all such risks being known and appreciated by me. I understand that bicycles, skateboards, baby joggers, roller skates or roller blades, animals, and personal music players are not allowed to be used in club organized activities and I agree to abide by this rule. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts and in consideration of your accepting my membership, I, for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release the Utica Roadrunners, the city of Utica, and the Road Runners Club of America, all club sponsors, their representatives and successors from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation with the club, even though that liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons named in this waiver. I grant permission to all of the foregoing to use my photographs, motion pictures, recordings or any other record for any legitimate promotional purposes for the club.

First Member’s Signature: ___________________________________ Date: ____________ (parent or guardian if under 18)

Second Member’s Signature: _________________________________ Date: ____________

(parent or guardian if under 18) Third Member’s Signature: ___________________________________ Date: ____________

(parent or guardian if under 18) Fourth Member’s Signature: __________________________________ Date: ____________

(parent or guardian if under 18)

Questions? Please email Dave Paddock at [email protected] or call him at (315) 867-0281.

Additional Renewal or New Member (circle one)

Last Name (please print):______________________________ First Name: ____________________ E-mail address: ___________________________________________________________________ Primary Phone: ____________________ DOB: __________ Gender (M/F): ____ Development Run Number (if known):_______

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Social Group Runs/Useful Links

Useful Links:Utica Roadrunners FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Utica-Roadrunners/190521540992510?fref=ts

People Who Run For Fun FB Page: https: //www.facebook.com/groups/89667583324/?fref=ts

Utica Roadrunners Wednesday Night Development Runs: https://www.facebook.com/groups/102503856458013/?fref=ts

Club Handbook: https: //www.uticaroadrunners.org/documents/UticaRoadrunners2013ClubHandbook.pdf

Thursday Night Social RunsThe Thursday night social runs continue, starting from The Fitness Mill at 5:45 PM. The Fitness Mill providesshowers, reflective vests and locker room. After the run we meet at the Black Cat for food, drinks and stimulatingconversation. All are welcome to attend even if you don’t run.

Down in the ValleyMondays at 5:30 p.m. at the GPO Credit Union in IlionWednesdays at 5:15 p.m. at 622 North Main St. in HerkimerSaturdays at 8:00 a.m. at the Little Falls YMCA.For more information, email Jim Moragne at [email protected].

SUNY ITThe Speterz Running Group meets in “Lot A” on Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. and Sundays at 8:00 a.m.Send questions to Peter Angelini at [email protected] or Dan Aubert at [email protected] can be called at 939-4572.

ParkwayRec CenterSaturdays at 7:30 a.m. A mixed group with all speeds and abilities welcome.Meets inside the rec center

Our Wednesday night Development Runs are a popular

gathering for runners of all abilities who want to train with

a group. There are several distances and kids’ runs offered

as well as finish chutes, water stations and a timing clock.

The 5K run heads through a golf course along a tree lined

road while the 10K heads into wooded trails also known as

the “Switchbacks.” The course is rolling hills and beautifully

scenic. The Parkway runs continue for 20 weeks throughout

the summer months and are located on Memorial Parkway & Elm Streets in Utica, NY. Runners must sign a waiver their first

time and registration each week is $1.00 for individuals, $2.50 for families, and free to Utica Roadrunners members. For more

information on our Parkway Development Runs, go to: http://www.train2run15k.com/DEVRUN/DevRun.html

Wednesday Night ParkwayDevelopmental Runs

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